Jackson State defeated Southern 35-17 in the annual Boombox Classic at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. With this win, the Jackson State Tigers improve to 4-0 (1-0 SWAC) and extend their historic winning streak against the Southern Jaguars to eight consecutive games. Southern drops to 2-3 overall and 0-1 in conference play.
Alabama A&M represented the Southwestern Athletic Conference at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, facing Howard in a Saturday night matchup. The Bison rallied late, using a decisive final stretch to defeat the Bulldogs 31–24.
Alabama State defeated Southern University 30-17 in the inaugural Birmingham Football Classic at Legion Field on August 29, 2026
The 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off features Howard University (The Mecca) playing against Alabama A&M on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
The inaugural Birmingham Football Classic brings the Southern University Jaguars and Alabama State University Hornets to historic Legion Field on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Gates open at noon and kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. Central Time
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